Wands · Minor Arcana
Eight of Wands
Upright
activity in undertakingsthe path of such activityswiftnessas that of an express messenger
Activity in undertakings, the path of such activity, swiftness, as that of an express messenger; great haste, great hope, speed towards an end which promises assured felicity; generally, that which is on the move; also the arrows of love.
Reversed
arrows of jealousyinternal disputestingings of consciencequarrels
Arrows of jealousy, internal dispute, stingings of conscience, quarrels; and domestic disputes for persons who are married.
✦ Symbolism & Description
The imagery
The card represents motion through the immovable-a flight of wands through an open country; but they draw to the term of their course. That which they signify is at hand; it may be even on the threshold.
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